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Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: 2400wattman on April 13, 2006, 04:28:36 PM

I have recently stumbled upon a great English Ale co. called Wychwood breweries. You will need to go to their web site to find it in your area. Their web address is www.wychwood.com (http://www.wychwood.com) and go to the link for a distibutor in your area. Very good stuff, I recommend the Hobgoblin and the Scarecrow but stay away from the Fiddler's Elbow(tastes like Sam Adam's). Cool bottles too but it is a bit pricy, about $5.00 a bottle.By economics alone I get two or three of these babies and it forces me to drink less. I guess you could call it economic moderation Ha Ha!! Beer lover's should try it out excellent stuff.

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: darkstar01 on April 14, 2006, 12:21:08 AM

I've had a few hobgoblins and scarecrows, and I must say I didn't like it, at all. I'm very, very picky about my brews, though.. I personally liked the Fiddler's elbow more than the Hobgoblin and Scarecrow... and I don't think it tastes like sam adams... but i guess variety (differences in opinion) is the spice of life. I still stand by my previous suggestion that you can't beat a New Belgium ale.  
Oh well... a toast to opinions, and good beer!!
 
Austin

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: pas on April 14, 2006, 05:57:03 AM

I love the Hobgoblin.  Another wonderful brew is: http://www.arrogantbastard.com (http://www.arrogantbastard.com).
 
Check it out!

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: elzie on April 15, 2006, 05:24:07 PM

What? Did someone say beer????  
 
 
Paul TGO

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: prodigalson on April 15, 2006, 08:01:21 PM

I second that, arrogant bastard is a great brew!!

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: pace on April 16, 2006, 07:28:59 AM

There are continual inside jokes about Hobo's in my band.... When I first saw Hobgoblin at the package store, I had to pick some up... We now refer to it as Hobo-goblin, and one of our guitarists looks like the illustration on the label!!!

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: rogertvr on April 16, 2006, 12:56:13 PM

I really cannot get along with Wychwood beers at all.  I find them very thin, lacking in body, with odd bizarre tastes. Try Hook Norton, that's what you really want - beers with body to rival the best wines - LOVELY!!
 
http://www.hooknortonbrewery.co.uk/ (http://www.hooknortonbrewery.co.uk/)
 
Taking Wychwood beers and comparing them to something like Hook Norton is like comparing a piano to a fine harpsichord.
 
(Message edited by rogertvr on April 16, 2006)

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: palembic on April 16, 2006, 01:33:06 PM

Beer?
Beer!
About 3 months ago Michal Jackson was on Flemish television in Belgium (no ...not the moonwalker ...the beerguy) and simply stated that for the moment the (relatively) small artisanal breweries your side of the pond are taking over the leading role in beer-brewing.
But ...I stick to DUVEL ...always ...it's like an Almebic thing ...or a Harley ...
 
cheers!
 
Paul TBO
 
BTW: I didn't try Paul the good ones brews

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: elzie on April 16, 2006, 05:20:50 PM

This thread is now complete!
 
Beer - check
Pauls - check
Alembic - check
Harleys - check
 
Oh wait, we need pictures mentioned so how about pictures of the bottles so we know what to look for in the store? ;)
 
 
Paul TGO

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: the_mule on April 16, 2006, 11:57:52 PM

Favorite 'regular' beer is definitely Jupiler. Don't have a favorite 'special' beer, haven't been able to try every one of them, yet...
 
Wilfred

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: keith_h on April 17, 2006, 04:33:54 AM

I'm actually rather partial to Westmalle Triple. I also like St. Bernadus Prior. For domestic The French Broad Brewery in Ashville,NC has a great Scottish style ale and amber ale. The only problem is I can only get it in restuarants where I live. They do sell it bottled im Asheville.    
 
Keith

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: 811952 on April 17, 2006, 06:54:58 AM

My faves:
 
Terre Haute Brewing Company's Champagne Velvet Bock
 
Black Toad (don't know the brewer, but get it at Trader Joe's)
 
Maumee Bay Brewing Company's Russian Imperial Stout
 
Propeller Port (from Halifax, Nova Scotia)
 
Last night I had a Warsteiner Premium Dunkel that was good...
 
John

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: keavin on April 17, 2006, 07:40:53 AM

I can go thru a '30 pack' of Ice house every weekend,that's some Good sh#t.

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: trekster on April 17, 2006, 08:58:59 AM

wah..I still can't drink beer!   oh wait, I'm also down 150 pounds! Yay!  
 
Now hard cider on the other hand.. a little bit, but  goes down ok..not as much carbonation.
 
--T

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: 2400wattman on April 17, 2006, 08:08:24 PM

I have actually been told by one of the owner's of this German restaurant I visit that German beer's are free of chemical's that are in other beers. According to the German purity law of 1680? I'm not exactly sure of the year. however this eatery serves only Warsteiner and Weihenstephan(their wheat's are excellent!) and there is only one American beer that complies w/ the German Purity Law and the winner is Milwaukee's Best! WOW!!! Frat boys rejoice, rejoice! By the way Keavin, how is your head in the mornin' after that 30 pack? Yeeee haaaaww!

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: David Houck on April 18, 2006, 07:21:12 PM

Keavin; if you're seriously putting away a 30 pack every weekend, then if you haven't done so already, you might want to stop in at a clinic and have them run a blood test to check your liver function.  That much alcohol can potentially cause significant health problems; so a blood test from time to time is a good idea.

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: olieoliver on April 18, 2006, 07:34:18 PM

I used to slam beer like that. 6 to 12 a day except on weekends then it was the beer and straight up Cuervo. No salt no lime just TEQUILA and beer chasers. I quit drinking like that about 5 or 6 years ago though. Don't miss it a bit!

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: prodigalson on April 18, 2006, 11:38:45 PM

If your in the bay area and/or traveling on 880 (in hayward) and you want to stop for some good food and house brews go here  http://www.buffalobillsbrewery.com/beersset.htm (http://www.buffalobillsbrewery.com/beersset.htm) ... They have a sampler for $5.50 which is alot of beer and a good place to start..The funniest one is alimony ale(seasonal) made for a customer in 1987 guess why...Also, they found the original beer recipe from that 1930's building when they were renovating a few years ago.Moreover,The food is amazing there.

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: prodigalson on April 18, 2006, 11:44:28 PM

Oh yeah, the jalapenos are what really got me hooked on this place,i only get beers about half the time,the other half I'm usually the Designated driver.Drink responsibly brothers!!

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: prodigalson on April 18, 2006, 11:45:23 PM

And sister's too!

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: jacko on April 19, 2006, 01:23:21 AM

While we're on recommendations, Keep a look out for Black Isle Breweries bottled beers. They have quite a range but my favourite is Red Kite (as in the bird). I know they deliver anywhere in the UK but I've no idea if they ship overseas. It doesn't really matter to me as the micro-brewery is ony a couple of miles from my wifes' family near Inverness so I can pick up a case whenever we visit;-)
 
Graeme

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: 2400wattman on May 01, 2006, 12:51:50 AM

Shit!, It's ten til four and I'm still up after my four day run playing, and I'm drinking Capt. Morgan Private Stock and I can't get to sleep! Coming off the road for a few days & adjusting to banker's hours, ahhh hell I'm just road weary. ROCK AND ROLL FOREVER!!!

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: bracheen on May 01, 2006, 08:34:52 AM

GUINNESS
 
'nough said
 
However I would be curious about a Scottish ale brewed in North Carolina by a French Broad.
 
Sam

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: 2400wattman on May 01, 2006, 09:43:10 AM

Draught or stout? The draught is like mother's milk, eh?

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: kmh364 on May 05, 2006, 08:42:13 AM

GUINNESS!!! The black gold! Draught or Stout...it's all good! Mother's Milk indeed!
 
Slainte!
 
Kevin

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: olieoliver on May 05, 2006, 08:48:12 AM

Do ya'll have any BREW-PUBS where youa are at? We have them in Texas. My favorite is a place called The Dairy-ette, they brew their own on site, yep the best ROOT-Beer in Texas.  
( WE do have places that brew lager and ales and serve them on site too but I gave that up a few years ago. Didn't know how to stop at a couple)

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: applejuice on May 05, 2006, 01:32:32 PM

Guinness is good for you.
 
 
 
It's the only beer I'll drink.

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: bracheen on May 06, 2006, 06:02:31 AM

It's all stout. Draught is my favorite.  I'll drink the bottled if the pub isn't handy. My wife likes the Extra Stout that as far as I know is only available in the bottles.  Good stuff. Here's your picture, Paul TGO.
 
Joe, you're 17, Bro, put down that pint.
 
Sam
 
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Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: yggdrasil on May 07, 2006, 07:06:53 AM

About 3 months ago Michal Jackson was on Flemish television in Belgium (no ...not the moonwalker ...the beerguy) and simply stated that for the moment the (relatively) small artisanal breweries your side of the pond are taking over the leading role in beer-brewing.  
But ...I stick to DUVEL ...always ...it's like an Almebic thing ...or a Harley ... cheers!  
Paul TBO  
 
Say it ain't so, Paul! I've been impressed with a lot of artisanal American beers over the past few years, but in my mind Belgie reigns supreme, with Deutschland neck in neck. And of course, the oldest Belgian beer - lambic, has linguistic ties to  our bass of choice - not to mention that Paul TBO is directly a member of the Lambic Lineage. Maybe this Dan Brown fella could do up a new book - The Alembic Code. I'd want Ridley Scott to direct the movie version, though, not Opie.
 
My beers of choice:
B:
Rochefort 8 & 10
Liefmans Goudenband (Provision Beer - a meal in a bottle:-)
Vandervelden Lambic
Westvleteren (very hard to get)
 
D:
Schneider Hefewisen und Aventinus
Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier (sort of like smoked ham in a bottle :-)
 
For a light beer, easily available, I like a Maibock - Holsten is easiest to get here, but I prefer Domus Maibock from Leuven, (but that might have changed - I haven't been there since it was acquired.)
 
Michael Jackson (the beer one) sent me on a wild goose chase in Franconia several years ago - he mentioned a rauchbier brewery Fischer-Greuth in Herscheid.
After driving up and down every street in Herscheid, we were doing a small roads drive in the Jefferson Campervan when I noticed a lot of town names ended in greuth, so I asked my wife to look for one named Greuth - found it well off the beaten path and there was the Fischer brewery (more like the Fischer farm, actually). I wonder if Jackson really does his research.
 
Frank

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: palembic on May 07, 2006, 08:48:16 AM

Brother Frank!
You're on!
I take my agenda and let's make some appointments and we'll take that good'ol Volkswagen van you stuck away in Amsterdam on the road again! ...the tha long and windy Belgian Beer road!
 
CHEERS!
 
Paul TBO
(NO that's NOT the BEER one ...however ...mmmm)
 
 
BTW: to go off topic here ....I am back at worh bro's and sis's ... I found a job at a communication company!

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: David Houck on May 07, 2006, 09:37:19 AM

Congrats on the employment!

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: yggdrasil on May 07, 2006, 10:06:53 AM

I take my agenda and let's make some appointments and we'll take that good'ol Volkswagen van you stuck away in Amsterdam on the road again! ...the tha long and windy Belgian Beer road!  
 
Paul - I always found it amusing that the Belgian Tourist Office in Brussel hands out booklets for various beer-drinking DRIVING tours! :-)
Route de Geuze, Route de Hoppe, etc. IIRC.
Imagine all these tourists careening through the Belgian countryside, brouwerie to brouwerie !
 
Congratulations on the gainful employment
 
Frank

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: 2400wattman on May 07, 2006, 12:02:18 PM

Hey guys,.....I want to go!  Pleeeaase?  I spent three months in Pirmasens,Germany and drank mostly brews from the Parkbrau Brewery(brouwerie?). The pilsner is crisp and flavorful but the Hefeweizen is fantastic!

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: yggdrasil on May 07, 2006, 12:15:05 PM

I don't know about a bier und bratwurst tour with 3 bassists - one Canadian,one American and a Belgian (!) - in a Westfalia!

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: adriaan on May 07, 2006, 12:48:12 PM

Grolsch has just started selling their own line of Hefenweizen beer, here in Holland. Refreshing, really excellent especially when the weather is good to us - like it has these last few days.
 
My sister bought me a coupoe of bottles of St Adriaan's blond abbey beer in Belgium. Pretty nice too - nice and spicy, not sweet at all.

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: 2400wattman on May 07, 2006, 02:33:14 PM

Hey Frank,3 bassists from 3 different countries on a food and drink crawl, trouble perhaps? naaaahhh... International scandal maybe! What would the officials think w/ 3 guys armed w/ Super Filters & wheat beer? Yeeeehaaw!

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: palembic on May 07, 2006, 02:46:37 PM

Thanks Moder!
THanks Frank!
 
We'll have to do that trip slowly! There is a lot to tweak and NOT at the Westfalia van!
But I promise you ...it would be amazing!
 
Paul TBO

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: David Houck on May 07, 2006, 03:03:08 PM

I seem to recall that there was a picture of the Westfalia posted in a previous thread.

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: David Houck on May 07, 2006, 03:21:49 PM

No, I think it was the campervan at the Fur Peace tour.

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: adriaan on May 08, 2006, 01:56:30 AM

Hey Paul,
 
Van harte gefeliciteerd met de nieuwe job! Maar er wat van!
 
Adriaan

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: 2400wattman on May 08, 2006, 09:34:34 PM

Hey Adriaan, uh how about an English translation if it's not too personal. yeeeehaaawwww!

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: yggdrasil on May 09, 2006, 01:50:29 AM

online translator:
 
Of heart congratulated with the new job!  Only there what from!  
 
Maybe e.e.cummings is designing these translators!

Title: Great beer/ale!!
Post by: adriaan on May 09, 2006, 02:44:12 AM

Sometimes when I try to be funny, I make these literal translations from English to Dutch or the other way around. Not saying I'm being anywhere near funny, but there is some degree of amusement to be had.
 
A proper translation would be along the lines of Congratulations on the new job! Go get 'em boy!
 
Still haven't found a proper translation for the Flemish lap! - unless it's duh!